Every kid has a dream about being a hero, doing great things like saving the world and sure enough, video games are the only thing that can fulfill this desire. For that reason, by introducing the main characters as heroic teenagers, whose age is quite young, game developers have become even easier in reaching this audience. And here are the most charismatic teenagers ever created through popular games.
Ash in Pokémon
Ash in Pokémon can be considered the best example. Starting as a clumsy, snappy but enthusiastic boy, Ash’s journey with adorable Pokémon later became an inspiration for many young people. Along with his companion Pikachu, Ash has stopped many evil people’s plots to destroy the world.
Even in Pokémon, not only Ash, most of the characters are very young, just boys and girls. Even when Ash’s journey ends, the main characters after that remain the same age they started.
Lan Hikari & Mega Man
A fifth grader at ACDC elementary school, Mega Man’s Lan Hikari is definitely the name that best fits the stereotype of child heroes. Working with Net Navi Mega Man – a character modeled after his twin brother, Hikari and his friends broke down extremely dangerous plots to the world.
Of course, Lan Hikari and Mega Man’s opponents are both dangerous and conspiring. Therefore, the fact that the two young main characters always know how to overcome challenges and win opponents has excited many young gamers.
Sora in Kingdom Hearts
At the age of 14, Sora suddenly fell into an extremely difficult situation. His house is attacked by creatures called Heartless, while his two best friends go missing. Teaming up with Godfy and Donald Duck, he embarks on a journey to find two friends, save the world, and uncover countless mysteries. That was the beginning of Kingdom Hearts.
No matter how difficult the challenges, Sora is still a hero and can overcome them all. In addition to powerful monsters, he also has to face even the worst villains Disney can create.